Rosaries, cds, bibles and religious books as well as gifts for catholic rites such as baptism, holy communion and confirmation are available. Jul 23, 2014 katong homes is a locationbased portal, serving to provide valuable insights in this interesting place, katong, in singapore. Katong catholic book centre kcbc is situated next to holy family church. Our school was founded in 1930 and we will celebrate our schools 90 th anniversary this year. The story of 4 generations of women make choices that result in choices being made for them.
Ncert has a good image when it comes to publishing the study materials for the students. She was here way before i was promoted to the secondary school in the mid 1990s and this year will also be the last year she will be with the school. And he is quite a good writer too, so it is an inte. The school has planned to have a combined school mass with katong convent, a commemorative book consisting of quotes and reflections from 90 ij girls and a year end 90 th anniversary concert at the victoria concert hall. It is associated with the former fruitandvegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and with the royal opera house, which is also known as covent garden. Lee kuan yews the singapore story is a good choice, albeit through his eyes, it is also an advantage as you get to look at the history of singapore from the eyes of someone who shaped singapore. A blast from the past at books and music week scwo.
Aug 05, 2015 lee kuan yews the singapore story is a good choice, albeit through his eyes, it is also an advantage as you get to look at the history of singapore from the eyes of someone who shaped singapore. The school is one of 11 convent of the holy infant jesus chij schools in singapore. Convent of the holy infant jesus chij is the oldest catholic girls. Taking students from kindergarten all the way up to o levels, many generations of school girls passed through its doors, played in its fields and prayed by the little grotto in the corner of the garden. This coastal feature was located near the present tanjong katong flyover across east coast parkway and had since disappeared due to land reclamation. Chij katong convent, 346 marine terrace, singapore 2020. This lovely picture book is a clever way to explain to your child the importance of wearing a mask when youre sick. The school has produced successful alumni who serve in many facets of society. Katongs history has been rooted in prestige and wealth.
I was from chij and then i moved on to katong convent. It was nice catching up with her and she mentioned how reluctant she is to retire as kc is just like her family. Mar 16, 20 katong convent at the time had their graduating cohort divided into 7 classes, beginning with pure arts, labelled class of 41, all the way to pure science, labelled class of 47. Way back in 1930, katong convent started in an old house by the sea, on this very spot. Nparks you can find a katong tree planted somewhere in kc. The catholic way of life from the early 1900 s right through to the present day rang true. Airborne fuel tankercargo military aircraft designation kc. It moved to toa payoh in 1983, and henceforth the primary and secondary sections were renamed chij primary toa. Winners of the tunnel boring machines naming contest. Convent of the holy infant jesus chij is the oldest catholic girls school in singapore. For parents with schoolgoing children, it is no doubt that the psle is one of the most important exams your child will ever take. I remember how my group of friends sat in a circle with sombre expressions as we told our versions of what happened that fateful night cant blame us, many of us took drama class as a. Top secondary schools in singapore 2019 based on psle cop. Convent of the holy infant jesus in katong chij katong was built much later on martia road and expanded its secondary school into marine parade after land reclamation of the east coast in 1965.
Chij katong convent kc college classroom in singapore. Then there is katong cc which is way out by fort road. Singapore school records genealogy familysearch wiki. I remember how my group of friends sat in a circle with sombre expressions as we told our versions of what happened that fateful night cant blame us, many of us took drama class as a cca. Formerly located by the sea, land was reclaimed all the way to east coast park to provide more land for housing and recreational purposes due to shortage of land in the late 1960s after singapore gained. A walk down memory lane katong convent secondary chef. Chij katong convent was set up as a private primary english school in 1930 in a rambling seaside bungalow in marine parade. What are some good books about the history of singapore. Katong convent was no larger than a village school, consisting of four classes and a total enrolment of 197 students. The terms abbey and priory can be applied to both monasteries and canonries.
Not really katong at all more like mountbatten, or even in kallang. Amazingly, it had not turned yellow after nearly 2 decades. The english are putting out works on the history of nuns lately and this one is enlightening to anyone who wants to see the nonstereotypical image of nuns through modern times. Sep 26, 2012 the convent is a book that takes you back and forth on a gentle roller coaster ride of life. Katong, as i define it, is roughly bordered by the following roads. Parents, here are the top secondary schools in singapore 2019, based on their psle cutoff points cop for 2018. If you came from an allgirls school in singapore, youve probably heard a haunting tale or two.
Top secondary schools in singapore 2019 based on psle cop 2018. May 26, 2007 i was from chij and then i moved on to katong convent. History father nicholas barre, a french minim priest, founded a new. Our history chij katong convent ministry of education. Katong convent is known for providing its students with a holistic and wellbalanced education. Katong is a residential area in the east of singapore near the seafront. Once you have gotten your child in this school, come introduce yourself to other parents in this school.
Katong, also known as tanjong katong, is a residential neighbourhood in the eastern portion of the central region of singapore, within marine parade planning area. This zip block plastic file was the main character, containing all the evidences of my years in katong convent below. Chij katong convent on instagram photos and videos. The oldest educational institution in singapore is 191 years old this year. Katong s history has been rooted in prestige and wealth. Oct 22, 2019 parents, here are the top secondary schools in singapore 2019, based on their psle cutoff points cop for 2018. Im not too sure if the same faculty still exist now, but during my years there, the teachers were very strict.
Having come from the graduating pure sciences class of 47, where we studied the triple science subjects of physics, chemistry and biology, we were curious girls who. The ncert class 6th history textbooks are well known for its updated and thoroughly revised syllabus. Chij katong convent chij kc is an autonomous allgirls catholic secondary school in singapore. Ncert class 6 history books pdf download ncert books. The characters are welldrawn and completly convincing and the story line has the reader hanging on to the story right up to the final page.
Like a manual search engine, we continue to bring you interesting facts about news and events close to katong and singapore. Founded in 1854 by the french sisters of the congregation of the holy infant jesus, the school was established at the corner of bras basah road and victoria street present site of chijmes. No new sec 1 hindi classes from 2018 as per the school request. The convent is a book that takes you back and forth on a gentle roller coaster ride of life. The ij nuns opened the first catholic school for girls in.
Convent of the holy infant jesus infopedia nlb eresources. The national council of educational research and training ncert publishes history textbooks for class 6. May 24, 2007 way back in 1930, katong convent started in an old house by the sea, on this very spot. Hindi in secondary schools the hindi society singapore. I can ensure you that english language is a top priority in my school. Katong can be interpreted to mean the rippling effects of a sea mirage or a species of sea turtle that has since become extinct. She was here way before i was promoted to the secondary school in the mid 1990s and this. This is the parents networking group for chij katong convent. There are a number of buildings like katong shopping centre, katong mall, katong convent. Tanjong katong was a popular beach along the east coast. Further school measures for 2019 novel coronavirus 2019ncov.
I got curious and decided to compile a list of century old schools in singapore still in existence today. The business current operating status is live and has been operating for 39 years 38 days. The post top secondary schools in singapore 2019 based on psle cop 2018. But they were very passionate about teaching unlike teachers nowadays. The use of its timber is restricted to local, due to the small quantities. It used to be located by the sea, but land has been reclaimed all the way to east coast park to provide more land for housing and recreational purposes due to the shortage of land in the late 1960s after singapore gained independence.
On the right is the book of the gospels with a silver rosary. The mission of an ij convent is the creation of a christcentred school community where all work together for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom and love, with special reference to the needs of persons who are disadvantaged in any way. Katong or tanjong katong is a residential area on the eastern side of the central region of singapore under the marine parade planning area. The theme for this years bmw is historical world and what better way. Our company history dated back to year 1987 and we have accumulated wealth of experiences in the school uniform and bookshop operations for more than. Literally a prized possession when i saw this empty jotter book in the folder above with my name and class amethyst 6 written. As well as the basic and wellconstructed plot, the book give a wonderful insight into the way the twentieth century gradually imposes itself upon the life of the convent. The eurasians wanted better homes after the depression. The address of the businesss registered office is 6 chapel road, singapore 429509. The ncert history books are based on the latest exam pattern and cbse syllabus. Chij katong convent chij kc is an autonomous allgirls catholic secondary school in. Katong convent at the time had their graduating cohort divided into 7 classes, beginning with pure arts, labelled class of 41, all the way to pure science, labelled class of 47. It is a suburb of great prestige and possesses special historical charm for its asian heritage and seaside town charm. Finbarr was reassigned as principal of katong convent and during her second term of office from 1959 to 1971, the school continued to expand and in 1966, a new wing, comprising a proper tuckshop, library, sewing room, art room, and 6 classrooms were completed.
Singapore is 49 years old as an independent nation, but there are institutions that are even older than the country, especially the educational institutions. On the right is the book of the gospels with a silver rosary, on the left a golden distaff and. However, due to the current covid19 pandemic situation, we will be. A walk down memory lane part 2 katong convent chef. Used to be located by the sea, land was reclaimed all the way to the current east coast park to provide more land for housing and recreational purposes due to shortage of land in the late 1960s after singapore gained. Sister st theodora was the first principal with a staff of only four teachers. Nov 06, 2014 this is our katong convent secondary drink store aunty. This is our katong convent secondary drink store aunty. Technically, a monastery or nunnery is a community of monastics, whereas a friary or convent is a community of mendicants, and a canonry a community of canons regular. Chij katong convent was set up as a private primary english school in.
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